Introduction

A seed is a ripened ovule containing an embryo. Seed is a symbol of the beginning of scientific agriculture, basic input, and an important catalyst for other inputs to be cost-effective. Seed certification is the legal process to maintain high-quality seed and make it available for distribution. This process was first started in Nepal with wheat. 

Certification helps to maintain the availability of seed to the public with certification of high-quality seed maintaining many varieties and kinds to maintain genetic identity and purity. The main responsible seed certifying body in Nepal is the Seed Quality Control Center (SQCC), MoAD. Regional seed testing labs also work in their certification procedure.  Nepal has adopted the holistic vision for the development of Nepal’s seed sector included in ‘National Seed Vision 2013-2025’. In the Nepalese context, seeds are properly labeled and recorded in the register, information like species (Latin and Nepali name), date of collection, and place of collection, (district, zone, etc.) should be included in the list.